Construction Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled lawyer to join their successful construction team. This role offers the chance to work on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, advising clients on a variety of documentation including contracts and warranties. With a strong reputation and a culture that embraces flexibility, this firm provides an excellent environment for professional growth. If you have a background in construction law and are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction dispute resolution and commercial property work.
• Ability to draft and advise on various construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on contracts, sub-contracts, and construction documentation.
• Draft collateral warranties and standard form contracts.

Skills

Construction dispute resolution

Commercial property work

Contract drafting

Advising on standard form contracts

Education

Law degree

Tools

JCT

NEC

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

A construction specialist is sought by a long established regional heavyweight that has grown substantially over recent years to almost 300 staff. Several high profile hires, fantastic modern offices and a culture and ethos that operated home working three days a week even before the pandemic has seen this firm recognised as one of this region’s leading names.

Role Responsibilities

They now wish to add to their already hugely successful construction team, that is both Legal 500 and Chambers recommended. They have an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who either has a history of construction dispute resolution or commercial property work but can demonstrate you have experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction work, such as:

1. Advising on and drafting collateral warranties
2. Professional appointments
3. Standard form contracts and amendments to those

You will advise their clients on construction documentation including contracts, sub-contracts, collateral warranties, professional appointments, and bonds. This includes advising on many different standard forms such as JCT and NEC, together with bespoke documentation. Depending on your background, you may also advise on disputes or other development work.

Clientele

The firm acts for developers, consultants, main contractors, and specialist subcontractors. The turnover of companies they act for mainly range between £5 million and £25 million. A lot of the work is on commercial buildings and blocks of apartments, and they have a good range of core clients who regularly give them repeat work.